Holding The Line

On the 8th August 1944, a St Agnian in Normandy, Trooper Joe Ekins of the 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry, took out three SS Tiger tanks with his crew in a Sherman Firefly. It is believed by most military historians that one of these tanks was that of SS Tank ace, Michael Wittman. The print is countersigned by members of the Northamptonshire Yeomanry, including Joe Ekins.

Description

‘Holding The Line’ – by Keith Hill

On the 8th August 1944, a St Agnian in Normandy, Trooper Joe Ekins of the 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry, took out three SS Tiger tanks with his crew in a Sherman Firefly. It is believed by most military historians that one of these tanks was that of SS Tank ace, Michael Wittman. The print is countersigned by members of the Northamptonshire Yeomanry, including Joe Ekins.

Product Specification

Each print is Signed and Numbered by the Artist, Keith Hill, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Giclee Print Available Sizes:

Large Overall size: 28" x 20" Limited Edition of 100

Small Overall size: 20" x 14" Limited Edition of 250

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Each print is supplied with veterans signatures on a separate piece of card, ready for mounting within the print frame.

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